2019–20 season with teams qualifying through mid-season standings on the championship. That season was interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal with no title awarded and no teams relegated. This was the first time no title was awarded since the creation of the competition. This led to a total of 20 teams on the first tier on the following season, requiring a format change for that season, with a first stage where teams are divided in two groups playing each other once with top teams advancing to a championship group and bottom teams to relegation groups. Competition format Competition As of 2016–17, there are 12 clubs in the Campeonato Nacional. During the course of a season (from September to May) each club plays the others twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents', for 22 games. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then head-to-head points, head-to-head goal difference, goal difference, matches won, and goals scored. If still equal, a play-off match at a neutral venue decides rank. The two lowest placed teams are relegated into the Campeonato Nacional II Divisão, and the top two teams from the Campeonato Nacional de Promoção are promoted in their place. Qualification for European competitions The winner of Campeonato Nacional qualifies for the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying round. Clubs For the 2021–22 season: List of champions The following teams won the league: Taça Nacional Campeonato Nacional Teams by titles Performance by club Notes References External links Women's League at fpf.pt Portuguese league at UEFA Portuguese league at women.soccerway.com Port 1 Recurring sporting events established in 1986 1993 establishments in Portugal Women Women's sports leagues in Portugal Campeonato Nacional de Futebol Feminino Professional sports leagues in Portugal